The **National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU)** is a central executive agency tasked with preventing, detecting, and investigating corruption and other criminal offenses within its jurisdiction. Established in response to the European Union's Visa Liberalization Action Plan, NABU was created to address corruption, a significant obstacle to Ukraine's development[1][2]. ## History NABU was formed following the adoption of the Law "On the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine" on October 14, 2014. In April 2015, President Petro Poroshenko signed decrees to establish the bureau and appoint Artem Sytnyk as its director[1][4]. This marked a significant step in modern Ukraine's efforts to combat corruption. ## Key Achievements Since its inception, NABU has been involved in numerous high-profile investigations, including cases involving state-owned companies and government officials. One of its early achievements was entering its first criminal proceedings into the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations in December 2015, concerning the theft of state funds[1]. ## Current Status Recently, NABU faced challenges when Ukraine's parliament passed a law transferring control of NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) to the Prosecutor General's Office. This move was widely criticized and sparked protests, but was later reversed to restore the agencies' independence[5][8]. ## Notable Aspects NABU operates independently, focusing on corruption among top government officials, including the president, parliament members, and cabinet ministers[2]. Its independence is crucial for maintaining trust in Ukraine's anti-corruption efforts. Despite recent challenges, NABU remains a vital institution in Ukraine's fight against corruption, supported by international organizations and civil society[5][6].